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Scentbird
HighThe Scentbird breach in June 2020 exposed over 5.8 million user records, including hashed passwords and personal data.
5,814,988 recordsBreach Jun 22, 2020Updated Jul 30, 2020
Exposed data classes
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesPassword strengthsPasswords
Detailed Analysis
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In June 2020, Scentbird encountered a cybersecurity event resulting in the exposure of personal data belonging to over 5.8 million users. This information, retrieved and disclosed by a third party, contained sensitive details like hashed passwords, email addresses, and other personal identifiers.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected users experienced a risk of credential compromise and potential phishing attacks.
- Business Impact
- The breach impacted Scentbird's customer trust and likely necessitated operational and security overhauls.
- Affected Sectors
- Retail
- Subscription Services
- Geographic Impact
- Global
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Immediately change your Scentbird account password.
- •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
- •Beware of phishing emails targeting compromised information.
Preventive Measures
- •Employ strong, unique passwords for every service.
- •Activate two-factor authentication where possible.
- •Regularly monitor and update your accounts' credentials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Names, email addresses, genders, dates of birth, hashed passwords, and password strength indicators were compromised.